CODESRIA Small Grants for Thesis Writing: The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) runs an annual competition under its Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing.

The grants are designed to contribute to the development of the social sciences in Africa, and the continuous renewal and strengthening of research capacities in African universities through the funding of primary research conducted by post-graduate students and professionals.

In this connection, candidates whose applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources available under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and the printing of their thesis/dissertation.

As the Council has a strong interest in encouraging African researchers to engage one another on a sustained basis, recipients of the small grants will also be supported to order books and journals produced by African scholarly publishers, including Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) itself.

They will also be encouraged to apply to attend Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) research methodology workshops.

The Programme is open to graduate students and professionals currently registered in African universities preparing their theses and dissertations in all social science fields and in other disciplines involving social or economic analysis.

Preference is given to those registered for Doctoral Studies (PhD or equivalent) with fewer grants dedicated for Masters and MPhil theses.

For more information and application, see: CODESRIA Small Grants for Thesis Writing

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The Africa Thesis Award: Are you interested in Africa and have you written your Masters thesis on an African-related subject?

The African Studies Centre (ASC), the Netherlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA) and the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) are offering you the chance to win €4000 in The Africa Thesis Award.

The award aims to encourage student research and writing on Africa and to promote the study of African cultures and societies.

It is presented annually to a student whose Masters thesis has been completed on the basis of research conducted on Africa.

The award consists of a prize of €1000 for the winning thesis and an additional €3000 for the writing of a PhD proposal or for fieldwork to update the original data for a wider audience.

The winning thesis will be published in the ASC Research Report Series and a summary of the work will be proposed to a CODESRIA journal.

Award Application Eligibility Criteria:

Any final-year student who has completed his/her Masters thesis with distinction at a university in Africa or the Netherlands can apply.

The thesis has to be based on independent empirical research related to Africa.

Contact; The secretary of the ASC-NiZA Awards, African Studies Centre (ASC), P.O. Box 9555, 2300 RB Leiden, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 (0)71 527 3376. Fax: +31(0) 71 527 3344. E-mail: petitg [at] ascleiden.nl

Deadline: 15 June.

For more scholarship information and application: The Africa Thesis Award Website

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International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants: Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources.

Grant amount: 12 000 USD

An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is;

• A citizen of a developing country.
• A scientist with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree/research experience
• Under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
• Attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country.

Exceptions:

Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible for IFS support up to the age of 45, provided they have completed their highest academic degree (MSc, MA, PhD, Post-Doc or equivalent) in the previous 5 years.

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research grants are reserved for developing country scientists for research projects carried out in a developing country.

This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc.

Applications are to be made on an IFS Application Form.

Do not to wait until the deadline – please submit your application at least one month before.

Applying earlier in the six-month cycle allows time for you to be contacted for more information if needed.

A researcher may only submit one application at a time for consideration by International Foundation for Science (IFS).

Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round. However, for administrative purposes, there are two application deadlines, 30 June and 31 December.

For further details and application forms, contact: International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants website

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